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Thursday, 5 September 2013

LOOKING UP AND DOWN

It's been Fiesta time (again!) here in the valley, and it's a couple of photographs from the one in our neighbouring town that I want to share for HELENA'S weekly photographic meme- LOOK UP LOOK DOWN.

 LOOKING UP
the banners strewn across the Car Park of the local Church

LOOKING DOWN

the dresses worn by the teenage girls (Festeras)......the youngsters of the town have the opportunity at ages 5 and 18 to take a major role in the Fiesta...the Festeras all wear white, while the Festeros (the boys..though there are never many!) wear black and white. They  have to parade twice daily, but every night they party hard..it's a bit like a week-long Prom!

These are the five-year olds..how cute are THEY?!...they also parade twice daily. The little outfits are seemingly very expensive, but it such an honour to be asked to take part, that entire families rally round to make sure the cost is covered.

Hope all's well  in your little corner of Blogland!

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx
Posted by Alison at 22:23
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13 comments:

  1. Melissa6 September 2013 at 04:28

    Wonderful up & down photos! Those banners are such happy colors.

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  2. Maria Ontiveros6 September 2013 at 08:43

    What fantastic insights into your village!
    Rinda

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  3. helena6 September 2013 at 09:53

    I do love local festivals and fiestas - such cute kids

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  4. Sian6 September 2013 at 11:31

    Gorgeous feathery looking dresses. I know a teenage girl who would love one of those

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  5. Jo6 September 2013 at 11:34

    I love your up and down photos this week and the bit of local history they share x

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  6. Linda6 September 2013 at 19:31

    Great photos! Lovely to see what's happening in your part of the world!

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  7. Beverly7 September 2013 at 04:52

    I love glimpses of your adopted country, that last picture is precious and their dresses are gorgeous.

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  8. Lou7 September 2013 at 17:48

    Aww those little ones look so cute x

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  9. debs148 September 2013 at 09:01

    How cute are those little children! What an interesting post. Those white dresses look fantastic, great detail in those photos.

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  10. alexa11 September 2013 at 15:16

    Stunning photos, Alison - what beautiful dresses. I do love your shots from behind ....

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  11. Deb @ PaperTurtle12 September 2013 at 01:11

    Such fun photos, Alison. I love that you caught the one little girl jumping (feet off the ground) in that last shot. :o)

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  12. Lisa-Jane12 September 2013 at 22:40

    Wow! Such gorgeous dresses! The little ones are so cute too!

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  13. Anonymous4 October 2013 at 18:42

    That was a really interesting set of up and down photos. Love how you've told us a little bit about your town. What gorgeous dresses!

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